Wed, Jun 19
The expected, but nevertheless stunning, Initial Public Offering parade among private home building companies (not to mention public companies, housing-related manufacturers, supply chain, and materials providers) continues. New Home Co. filed preliminary Securities & Exchange S1 documents on Friday, and Newport Beach, Calif.-based City Ventures plans to raise $150 million via its IPO.
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Wed, Jun 19
FAIL!
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Tue, Jun 18
Interest could be strong among buyers seeking builders with reputable brands and decent lot inventories.
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Wed, Jun 19
Hy-Lite's decorative glass windows offer an attractive appearance and maintain bathroom privacy for a budget-friendly cost.
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Tue, Jun 18
Let's take a BUILDER PULSE look "under the hood" a bit at the assets that Weyerhaeuser announced yesterday it would explore strategic options.
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Tue, Jun 18
The new venture will focus mainly on the western U.S.
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Mon, Jun 17
Itâs not what youâve got; itâs how you use it. These four plans offer streamlined layouts with a minimum of dead spaces like extra hallways and little-used formal rooms. Instead, your buyers get hardworking, highly functional layouts.
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Mon, Jun 17
In a series of strategic announcements this morning, Weyerhaeuser, issued stock, announced a succession plan, and, most importantly, a move to "maximize the potential" of its WRECO portfolio of five home building operators--Maracay, Pardee, Quadrant, Trendmaker, and Winchester. Who'll land this crown-jewel set of assets and operational stand-outs? Let's have a look.
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Fri, Jun 14
A hot orange finish from Bertazzoni, hot water through the fridge door, and a clever solution for wall oven installation are among the latest trends in kitchen appliances.
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Fri, Jun 14
The California builder buys Florida and North Carolina land and communities from Centerline Homes, essentially all the residential assets of the Florida-based builder.
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Thu, Jun 13
RSI Development uses a manufacturing process to complete houses in three to four months and offers customers locked-in pricing that starts at around $90,000.
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Thu, Jun 13
Resources for wood frame construction in high-wind and tornado zones.
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Wed, Jun 12
A roundup of coverage on the 2013 Oklahoma tornado tragedy.
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Wed, Jun 12
On its website, FEMA says there are grants and other funding opportunities available for people who want to build a safe room in their home. Community development grants, FHA financing, and FEMA grants can help you pay for the construction in 12 states.
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Tue, Jun 11
Downsizing doesnât have to mean stripped-down. These one-story plans (good for aging-in-place) are filled with thoughtful details like big islands in the kitchen, gorgeous stone siding, and great outdoor spaces.
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Wed, Jun 12
Two home builders work together in friendly competition to sell new homes in a community pulled out of mothballs.
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Tue, Jun 11
A new list of lifestyle and design trends details what consumers want in a home now and in years to come.
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Fri, Jun 7
Demand for residential solar energy continues to rise in certain markets, along with demand for financing.
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Thu, Jun 6
Builders in Moore, Okla. and the surrounding area are too busy to help the city rebuild after devastating tornados ripped through the town and surrounding area.
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Thu, Jun 6
Millennials want high-tech options and multigenerational spaces in their new homes.
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